Computer Science, Associate of Science

Computer Science, Mathematics and Science

The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Queens Campus

Overview

The central goal of the A.S. degree in Computer Science in the Collins College of Professional Studies is to prepare students either to enter the job market or to move on to a 4-year degree program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with the Business Option, or to another related 4-year degree program at St. John’s.

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Department Contact

Bonnie MacKeller

Program Director

[email protected]
(718) 990 7452

Department Faculty

Please see a list of our department faculty.

Courses

Common Core — 24 Credits

DNY	1000C	Discover New York	3
ENG	1000C	English Composition	3
ENG	1100C	Literature in a Global Context	3
HIS	1000C	Emergence of a Global Society	3
PHI	1000C	Philosophy of the Human Person	3
PHI	3000C	Metaphysics	3
SCI	1000C	Scientific Inquiry	3
THE	1000C	Theology	3

Other Liberal Arts Requirements — 9 Credits

MTH	1007	College Algebra and Trigonometry	3
MTH	1008	Calculus I	3
MTH	1021	Introduction into Statistics	3

Business Area – 6 Credits

ACC	1007	Fundamentals of Accounting 1	3
ACC	1008	Fundamentals of Accounting 2	3

Major Area Requirements – 18 Credits

CUS	1115	Computer Programming Fundamentals I	3
CUS	1116	Computer Programming Fundamentals II	3
CUS	1126	Introduction to Data Structures	3
CUS	1147	Business Driven Technology	3
CUS	1156	Software Design Methods	3
CUS	1165	Database Management Systems	3

Free Electives – 3 Credits

Admission

For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John’s University, please visit Undergraduate Admission online. Or contact us directly at the campus of your choice:

Admission Office - Queens Campus
718-990-2000
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Admission Office - Staten Island campus
718-390-4500
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Career Outcomes

The program will prepare graduates to:

Demonstrate understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles underlying the discipline of computer science.

Demonstrate knowledge of the physical and logical principles that determine how computers work.
Demonstrate proficiency in the basic mathematics employed in computer science.
Explain the key logical constructs that underlie all computer programming.

Demonstrate analytical skills necessary to apply the fundamentals of computer science to the solution of problems within a technical environment.

Demonstrate the ability to identify, explain, and apply fundamental structured programming techniques
Apply mathematical concepts to technical problem solving situations.
Develop computer programs using procedural programming techniques.
Demonstrate critical thinking and communication skills required in a technical environment.